Office Brabant in Oostzaan, Zaanstreek Commercial Property, Dutch Building, Netherlands Architecture Images
Office Brabant in Oostzaan, Holland
20 Aug 2020
Office Brabant in Oostzaan
Architects: Studio Piet Boon
Location: Oostzaan, Zaanstreek, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Studio Piet Boon was commissioned to create, Office Brabant – a timeless and functional total concept for a Dutch office space. The design intent for this barn-like structure was inspired by farms in the surrounding area.

The studio designed a modern interpretation of a barn space to create a one-story office with a comfortable, residential atmosphere. The building consists of two different typologies – the main spaces, with pitched roofs, welcome you with brick walls lined with coal-black wooden slats that open up the building to the inner garden and its surroundings.
The three different elements of this typology are connected by brick ?boxes? with flat roofs ? the second typology. The fitness center and spa are located in a separate building creating a fourth entity that encloses a perfectly symmetrical patio with a tranquil water feature that provides significant privacy.

Extending from the water feature, a protruding window provides a glimpse into the gym and showcases the wonderful views at the front of the building. The shape of the building and its large windows provide panoramic views over the surrounding golf course. In contrast to these large windows, the windows ...